Organizers Cancel In-Person 2020 Cal Caucus

Due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, the leaders of the California Caucus of College and University Ombuds have decided not to hold an in-person event this year. The move follows similar decisions by other Ombuds organizations including the IOA, IOI, and USOA. 

Here's the full text of the email announcement sent to members:

MEETING MINUTES FOR 

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF

THE CALIFORNIA CAUCUS OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY OMBUDS

On June 17, 2020 a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the California Caucus of College and University Ombuds (CCCUO) took place. In the meeting the Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Planning Committee, announced the cancellation of our in-person caucus scheduled to take place November 11-14, 2020 at Asilomar. 

To access the meeting minutes please click here. 

The Board of Directors and Planning Committee, will review the feedback shared during the session at their next meeting on July 1, 2020 and will work to determine a plan for this upcoming year.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the meeting and we appreciate the perspectives and insights shared. If you have further comments or ideas please send us an email at cccuo1973@gmail.com. Please use the subject line: CCCUO 2020 Feedback.

The announcement implies the possibility of an alternate, online event. 

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